Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West
1 week, 1 day ago

Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West

Live Mint  

-- Georgia selected Mikheil Kavelashvili as its next president on Saturday, as protests backed by the current head of state continue over the government’s turn away from the West in favor of closer ties with Russia. She condemned the parliamentary elections won by Georgian Dream as illegitimate and backed opposition protests over alleged ballot-rigging, saying the vote was a “turning point” in deciding whether the Caucasus nation of 4 million would continue efforts to join the European Union and NATO or return to being under Russia’s influence. Earlier this month, she said in an interview with Bloomberg Television that she’ll stay within the framework of the constitution, but was also “the only independent and legitimate institution remaining” in Georgia and vowed to remain the “voice of the nation.” Opposition lawmakers who back a pro-European charter have boycotted the new parliament and therefore the electoral college as well. Georgian Dream has restored ties with Moscow and its billionaire founder, Bidzina Ivanishvili, has alleged a “global war party” in the West is plotting to push Georgia into a conflict with Russia. Washington suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia, saying the ruling Georgian Dream party’s “various anti-democratic actions” violated the project’s core principles and suspended visa issuance for some members of parliament and government officials complicit in “undermining democracy.” Zourabichvili has called for new elections, and said she can remain a contact point for Georgia’s international partners.

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An Indian Man's Journey Through Georgia, a Nation Marred by Political Divisions
2 days, 19 hours ago

An Indian Man's Journey Through Georgia, a Nation Marred by Political Divisions

The Quint  

In 2008, Saakashvili’s decision to attack South Ossetia – a Russian-backed breakaway region – provoked a Russian invasion that led to Abkhazia and South Ossetia coming under Moscow’s control. His prime minister, Bidzina Ivanishvili – a reclusive Georgian oligarch who amassed his fortune in Russia – engineered a political takeover. Initially, the Georgian Dream upheld a pro-European stance, advancing Georgia's …

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili? Former football star named as Georgia's new president
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1 week, 1 day ago

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili? Former football star named as Georgia's new president

Firstpost  

Georgia’s political crisis deepened after lawmakers elected far-right former football star Mikheil Kavelashvili as the country’s new president. What makes Kavelashvili’s appointment interesting is the fact that this is for the first time the president was chosen not by a national election, but in parliament by a direct ballot of a 300-member electoral college made up of MPs and representatives …

Former Premier League footballer elected as new president of Georgia
1 week, 1 day ago

Former Premier League footballer elected as new president of Georgia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Premier League footballer Mikheil …

Ex-Soccer Player Becomes Georgia's President In Blow To Its EU Aspirations
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1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-Soccer Player Becomes Georgia's President In Blow To Its EU Aspirations

Huff Post  

Georgian president-elect Mikheil Kavelashvili, 2nd right, poses for a selfie at the Georgian parliament, in Tbilisi, Georgia, Saturday. Dec. 14, 2024. via Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia — Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory …

Who is Kavelashvili, former Manchester City player set to become president of Georgia?
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1 week, 2 days ago

Who is Kavelashvili, former Manchester City player set to become president of Georgia?

The Hindu  

Former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday, as the ruling party tightened its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country’s EU aspirations and a victory for former imperial ruler Russia. Kavelashvili, 53, easily won the vote given the Georgian Dream party’s control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in …

Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right loyalist as president as protesters take to the streets
1 week, 2 days ago

Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right loyalist as president as protesters take to the streets

Firstpost  

The Black Sea nation has been in turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party claimed victory in contested October parliamentary elections. AFP Georgia’s ruling party is set to appoint a far-right loyalist as president on Saturday in a controversial election process, as thousands of people again prepared to take to the streets in pro-EU protests. Opposition groups accuse Georgian Dream …

Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president
1 week, 2 days ago

Georgian government votes in far-right former soccer player as president

CNN  

CNN — Georgian lawmakers voted in a far-right former soccer star as the country’s next president on Saturday, deepening tensions between the pro-Russian government and pro-Western opposition amid mounting popular anger over the former’s decision to halt European Union accession talks. Vano Shlamov/AFP/Getty Images Georgia’s Prime Minister, Irakli Kobakhidze, congratulated Kavelashvili at a briefing following the vote, while also describing …

Ex-Man City striker set to be Georgia's new far-right president
1 week, 3 days ago

Ex-Man City striker set to be Georgia's new far-right president

Raw Story  

by Irakli METREVELI Georgian ex-footballer turned far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili is set to become Tbilisi's next figurehead president in an indirect election denounced as "illegitimate" by the current pro-EU leader. Picked by the governing Georgian Dream party as a loyalist, the former forward for the English Premier League's Manchester City is known for his expletive-laden parliament speeches and tirades against …

Georgia political crisis deepens as far-right leader Kavelashvili set to become president
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1 week, 3 days ago

Georgia political crisis deepens as far-right leader Kavelashvili set to become president

New Indian Express  

TBILISI: Georgia's political crisis deepened on Friday, as new pro-Europe protests gripped Tbilisi ahead of the controversial nomination of a far-right government loyalist as president. More unrest is expected on Saturday, when Georgian Dream is set to appoint far-right former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili as president in a disputed election process. 'Unprecedented constitutional crisis' On Saturday, an electoral college controlled by …

Crackdown fails to deter protesters as Georgia's EU dreams hang in balance
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Crackdown fails to deter protesters as Georgia's EU dreams hang in balance

Firstpost  

Demanding fresh elections and a return to European integration, the demonstrators headed towards parliament, undeterred by a police crackdown on pro-EU protesters and attacks on the opposition Anti-government protesters launch fireworks during a tenth consecutive day of mass demonstrations against the government's postponement of European Union accession talks until 2028, in central Tbilisi. Georgia’s pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili – at …

Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks
3 weeks ago

Police in Georgia move again to disperse protests over the suspension of EU talks

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police in Georgia’s capital again moved to disperse thousands of demonstrators on Monday after over 200 people were detained during four previous nights of protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. Georgian Dream’s disputed victory in the country’s Oct. 26 parliamentary election, widely seen as a referendum on Georgia’s aspirations to …

Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know
3 weeks ago

Georgia is being rocked by growing protests. Here’s what you need to know

CNN  

CNN — Days of protests have rocked Georgia following the government’s controversial decision to delay the former Soviet country’s bid to join the European Union. “I’ve seen a lot of protests in Georgia: during this government, the previous government – I also remember some from Soviet times,” Tsotne Jafaridze, a winemaker in Tbilisi, told CNN. “But such aggression – towards …

Georgian opposition leader Zurab Japaridze arrested as pro-EU protest rages
3 weeks ago

Georgian opposition leader Zurab Japaridze arrested as pro-EU protest rages

Al Jazeera  

The police action comes as protesters refuse to back down over the government delaying talks about joining the EU. Georgian police have arrested prominent opposition leader Zurab Japaridze after using water cannon and tear gas to disperse tens of thousands of antigovernment protesters who refused to back down over the government delaying talks on joining the European Union. Japaridze’s arrest …

Amid continuous protests, Georgia PM rules out fresh parliamentary elections after contested vote
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Amid continuous protests, Georgia PM rules out fresh parliamentary elections after contested vote

Firstpost  

PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s comments come at a time when Georgia is reeling through a post-election crisis that has seen his legitimacy questioned both at home and internationally Georgia's PM has ruled out any re-poll of the contested vote. Reuters Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday flat out refused to hold fresh parliamentary elections. When asked by journalists whether the …

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks

NPR  

Protesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks toggle caption Zurab Tsertsvadze/AP/AP TBILISI, Georgia — Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. Sponsor Message The ruling Georgian Dream party's disputed victory in the country's Oct. …

Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Georgia’s president will not step down until ‘illegitimate’ election rerun

Al Jazeera  

Pro-EU critic of governing Georgian Dream party says she won’t leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently. Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said she will not leave office when her term ends because the parliament is “illegitimate”, while the prime minister warned against a “revolution” amid continuing pro-European Union protests. The president, whose powers are largely ceremonial, maintains that the …

Georgian Protesters And Police Clash After Prime Minister Suspends Talks On Joining The EU
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Georgian Protesters And Police Clash After Prime Minister Suspends Talks On Joining The EU

Huff Post  

Protesters pour into the streets and put fire following Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze's announcement, rallying outside the parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Nov. 29, 2024. Police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas late Thursday to disperse protesters who took to the streets following the announcement by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party. …

Georgian protesters and police clash after prime minister suspends talks on joining the EU
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Georgian protesters and police clash after prime minister suspends talks on joining the EU

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police and protesters brutally clashed in Georgia after the country’s ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028. Police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas late Thursday to disperse protesters who took to the streets following the announcement by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party. She said the …

Massive protest erupts in Georgia after PM delays EU bid
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Massive protest erupts in Georgia after PM delays EU bid

Firstpost  

Waving EU and Georgian flags, thousands rallied outside parliament, blocking traffic on the Georgian capital’s main road in the latest of a series of protests in the country Police block protesters gathered in a street during a rally to demand new parliamentary elections in the country, near the Parliament’s building in Tbilisi, Georgia, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. The prime minister’s …

Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Georgia protesters clash with police after PM suspends EU membership talks

Al Jazeera  

Protesters have clashed with police in Georgia after the governing party announced it was delaying European Union accession talks. Kobakhidze, whose Georgian Dream party has been criticised for alleged democratic backsliding and deepening ties with Russia, accused the EU body of “blackmail”, saying that he would put off accession talks until 2028, with the aim of becoming a member state …

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ex-Manchester City player who could become Georgia's next president?
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Who is Mikheil Kavelashvili, the ex-Manchester City player who could become Georgia's next president?

Firstpost  

Mikheil Kavelashvili, 53, a former Manchester City player, is all set to be Georgia’s next president after the ruling Georgian Dream party selected him as its candidate for the upcoming December 14 election. AP A former Manchester City player is all set to be Georgia’s next president after the ruling party selected him as its candidate for the upcoming election …

Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Georgia’s governing party picks former soccer player as presidential candidate

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The governing party in Georgia on Wednesday picked a former soccer player as its candidate for president following a disputed victory in last month’s parliamentary election that has sparked protests and led to an opposition boycott of parliament. The Georgian Dream party nominated Mikheil Kavelashvili, a 53-year-old former national team and Premier League player, for the mostly …

Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president

Al Jazeera  

Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as shoo-in for ceremonial post given Georgian Dream’s influence over electoral college vote. Georgia’s governing party has nominated far-right politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as its candidate for president after disputed parliamentary elections last month. Kavelashvili, a striker in the Premier League for Manchester City in the mid-1990s who later became known for his hardline, anti-Western statements as leader …

Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Georgian lawmakers will pick a new president on Dec. 14

Associated Press  

Georgia’s parliament set a date Tuesday for national and local lawmakers to pick a new president, paving the way for the ruling Georgian Dream party to choose an ally following its victory in a controversial election. A 300-seat electoral college consisting of members of parliament, municipal councils and regional legislatures will elect a new president for the South Caucasus nation …

Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Georgian parliament bats away protests to set presidential vote

Al Jazeera  

Despite claims its election victory is illegitimate, Georgian Dream party plans vote for new president on December 14, using rules it pushed through in 2017. The installation of a new president promises to cement the grip of the ruling Georgian Dream party that was declared victor. Contested election Antigovernment protests called by incumbent President Salome Zourabichvili persist in Tbilisi with …

Georgia’s newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting
4 weeks ago

Georgia’s newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The newly elected Georgian parliament opened its inaugural session Monday as opposition lawmakers and the president boycotted it and thousands of protesters, watched by riot police, rallied outside and accused the ruling party of rigging the vote under Russian influence. Opposition parties refused to participate in the parliament’s activities, and only 88 lawmakers, all Georgian Dream members, …

Georgian ruling party reopens parliament despite opposition boycott
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4 weeks ago

Georgian ruling party reopens parliament despite opposition boycott

Al Jazeera  

Opposition parties call the results of the October elections ‘illegitimate’ and refuse to take their seats in the new parliament. Georgia’s ruling party has opened the first session of parliament after disputed elections and a boycott by the opposition. Pro-Western opposition parties called the results “illegitimate” and refused to take their seats in the new parliament. On Monday, Georgian Dream …

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results
1 month ago

Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results

Al Jazeera  

Scuffles broke out in Georgia’s capital as police broke up a camp set up in protest against the disputed results of last month’s parliamentary election. Critics have accused Georgian Dream – established by Bidzina Ivanishvili, a shadowy billionaire who made his fortune in Russia – of becoming increasingly authoritarian and tilted towards Moscow. The EU suspended Georgia’s membership application process …

Police in Georgia break up protesters’ camp in Tbilisi but they quickly return
1 month ago

Police in Georgia break up protesters’ camp in Tbilisi but they quickly return

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — Police and demonstrators scuffled again Tuesday in Georgia’s capital as officers moved before dawn to break up a camp protesting the results of last month’s parliamentary election and demanding a new vote. “The legal ways to challenge the election results have been almost entirely exhausted, without an outcome.” Up to 1,000 protesters remained at the site, and …

President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters
1 month ago

President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters

Al Jazeera  

Police clash with pro-West protesters as Zurabishvili demands annulment of October re-election of Georgian Dream government, accused of increasing authoritarianism and Russian links. Police in Georgia have arrested more than a dozen people in a crackdown on protests against the re-election of the Georgian Dream party in last month’s parliamentary election. Representatives for President Salome Zurabishvili announced that the pro-Western …

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote

Associated Press  

TBILISI, Georgia — The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. Protesters gathered outside the commission’s building in Tbilisi, where officials announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party had won 53.93% of the vote. European election observers have described the …

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia election chief doused in paint as protests continue after divisive parliamentary vote

CNN  

Tblisi, Georgia AP — The head of Georgia’s Central Electoral Commission was doused with black paint Saturday at a meeting to confirm the results of the country’s divisive Oct. 26 parliamentary elections. Protesters gathered outside the commission’s building in Tbilisi, where officials announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party had won 53.93% of the vote. European election observers have described …

Amid rigging & Russian interference fears, Georgia president calls for fresh elections
1 month, 1 week ago

Amid rigging & Russian interference fears, Georgia president calls for fresh elections

Firstpost  

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili called for new parliamentary elections, citing last month’s vote as manipulated and illegimate amid opposition protests and accusations of Russian interference Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Monday called for fresh parliamentary elections to resolve a crisis sparked by last month’s vote denounced by the opposition as rigged in favour of the ruling party. The European Union …

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia

NPR  

Some organizations are questioning election results in the Eurasian country of Georgia Independent polling organizations say that the results of parliamentary elections in the Eurasian country of Georgia indicate "manipulation" of the vote. Zourabichvili claims the results were engineered using Russian-style election tricks in favor of the ruling Georgia Dream Party. SIMON: Charles, what's been the response to the ruling …

EU's Orbán to Visit Georgia: A Crucial Moment for the Country's Future
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU's Orbán to Visit Georgia: A Crucial Moment for the Country's Future

Associated Press  

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's visit to Georgia is a significant event for the country as it highlights the tensions between the EU and Russia. Orbán's presence in Tbilisi is seen as a boost to the ruling Georgian Dream party facing post-election protests. However, it also raises concerns about the erosion of democratic principles and the country's alignment with the …

Tens of Thousands Protest in Georgia Over Alleged Rigged Parliamentary Election
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tens of Thousands Protest in Georgia Over Alleged Rigged Parliamentary Election

Firstpost  

Tens of thousands of Georgians gathered outside parliament Monday night to demand the annulment of the recent parliamentary election. The protest, which is the only way for the people to express that their votes have been stolen, has deepened the political crisis in the South Caucasus country, where the governing Georgian Dream party has become increasingly authoritarian and tilted toward …

Georgia's president accuses Russia of 'special operation' in election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia's president accuses Russia of 'special operation' in election

Daily Mail  

The president of Georgia has claimed her country was the victim of a Russian 'special operation' after a pro-Putin party won yesterday's election. The country's Central Election Commission said Georgian Dream, led by pro-Putin oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, won 54.8% of Saturday's vote with almost 100% of ballots counted. Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire founder of Georgian Dream who made his fortune …

Who is Bidzina Ivanishvili, the pro-Putin billionaire behind Georgia’s shock return to Russian influence?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Who is Bidzina Ivanishvili, the pro-Putin billionaire behind Georgia’s shock return to Russian influence?

The Independent  

The painting Dora Maar au chat is one of Pablo Picasso’s most spectacular depictions of his muse and longtime mistress. Only later did the identity of the enigmatic buyer emerge – he was a 50-year-old oligarch called Bidzina Ivanishvili, whose $6.4bn fortune now makes him Georgia’s richest man, his total worth equalling one-third of the country’s gross domestic product. But …

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia Amid Election Irregularities
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia Amid Election Irregularities

Associated Press  

Opposition supporters in Georgia plan a protest against the ruling party's declared election victory. The opposition claims that the election was marred by irregularities and Russian meddling, and that the country has been subjected to a 'Russian special operation' aimed at undermining its EU aspirations.

US Joins International Condemnation of Georgia Election Malpractices
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Joins International Condemnation of Georgia Election Malpractices

Firstpost  

The United States has called for an investigation into allegations of voter fraud and other election malpractices in Georgia. The Georgian elections had become the latest instance of domestic affairs of a country turning into a contest between Russia and West. The pro-Russia party has adopted the Russian playbook against critics and the West and has also repeated Russia's playbook …

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind

China Daily  

Georgia's ruling party, the Georgian Dream, leads in the parliamentary election with 52.99 percent of the vote. The opposition parties, including the Coalition for Change, United National Movement, Strong Georgia, and Gakharia for Georgia, received 11.2%, 9.8%, 9.0%, and 8.2% of the vote respectively.

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest

NPR  

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result, calls for protest toggle caption Kostya Manenkov/AP TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia's president said Sunday she did not recognize the results of this weekend's parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party, adding that the country fell victim to a "Russian special operation" aimed at moving it off a path …

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian Dream Dominates Parliamentary Election, Coalition for Change Close Behind

China Daily  

Georgia's ruling party, the Georgian Dream, leads in the parliamentary election with 52.99 percent of the vote. The opposition parties, including the Coalition for Change, United National Movement, Strong Georgia, and Gakharia for Georgia, received 11.2%, 9.8%, 9.0%, and 8.2% of the vote respectively.

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia as Election Results Are Challenged
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protesters Demand Election Revocation in Georgia as Election Results Are Challenged

CNN  

Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili has called on citizens to protest the results of a disputed election in an attempt to save the country's 'European future'. Tens of thousands of Georgians massed outside the parliament on Monday night, demanding the annulment of Saturday's parliamentary election that the opposition has said was rigged with Russia's blessing.

Boris Johnson backs Georgia president's calls for protests on the streets after election was 'stolen' by Vladimir Putin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson backs Georgia president's calls for protests on the streets after election was 'stolen' by Vladimir Putin

Daily Mail  

The president of the fiercely pro-Western nation of Georgia has called on its people to take to the streets after Vladimir Putin 'stole' its election. Boris Johnson also hit out at the ruling Georgian Dream party – run by a shadowy billionaire oligarch who made his fortune in Russia – for doing Moscow's dirty work. The president of Georgia Salome …

Georgian election thrown into chaos as pro-Western opposition accuse Putin sympathising oligarch of 'stealing victory' amid vote-rigging allegations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgian election thrown into chaos as pro-Western opposition accuse Putin sympathising oligarch of 'stealing victory' amid vote-rigging allegations

Daily Mail  

Georgia's pro-Western opposition disputed the results of the parliamentary election after officials declared Sunday the ruling party led the crucial vote that could decide whether the country remains on the path to joining the European Union or comes under Russian sway. The Central Election Commission said Georgian Dream, led by pro-Putin oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, won 54.8% of Saturday's vote with …

Georgia Ruling Party Sweeps Parliamentary Elections, But Opposition Denies Fraudulent Outcome
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia Ruling Party Sweeps Parliamentary Elections, But Opposition Denies Fraudulent Outcome

The Hindu  

Georgia's ruling party has won the country's parliamentary elections, despite opposition accusations of fraud. The ruling party secured 54.08% of the votes, while a union of four pro-Western opposition alliances garnered 37.58%. The results would give Georgian Dream 91 seats in the 150-member parliament, enough to govern but short of the 113-seat majority it had sought to institute a ban …

Protests Erupt in Georgia as Opposition Denies Election Results
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protests Erupt in Georgia as Opposition Denies Election Results

CNN  

Protests erupt in Georgia as opposition denies election results. Georgia's opposition gathered at the presidential palace in Tbilisi, standing shoulder to shoulder behind the president, Salome Zourabichvili, as she defiantly announced, 'I do not recognize these elections. Recognizing them would be tantamount to legitimizing Russia's takeover of Georgia.' Her voice rising, she said: 'We were not just witnesses but also …

Georgia’s ruling party declares early victory in blow to ties with EU
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia’s ruling party declares early victory in blow to ties with EU

The Independent  

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